Buncombe County property record for 159 Chestnut Pl, Arden, NC 28704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 641780-2020-202 |
| Primary APN | 641780-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 641780-2020-202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CHESTNUT PL |
| City | ARDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28704-2902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIV: ROYAL PINES LOT: 33 BLOCK: 14 SECTION: 2 PLAT: 0007-0083 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL PINES |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LIMESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 2205 |
Source: Buncombe County records, as of April 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12648 LAHINCH CT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6625 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit THE FIDELITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6034 / 524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Property Address | 159 CHESTNUT PL, ARDEN, NC 28704-2902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12648 LAHINCH CT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6625 |
| Document Number | 0065731753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 6573/1753 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUNCOMBE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 CHESTNUT PL, ARDEN, NC 28704-2902 |
| Document Number | 0060340524 |
| Book / Page | 6034 / 524 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 82&83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 W RIDGEWOOD CT, 205, LONGWOOD, FL 32779-3311 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12648 LAHINCH CT, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-6625 |
| Document Number | 0006034527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6034/527 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Buncombe County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Unified School District | Buncombe County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,624.00 (+5.25%) | $250,900 (+0.44%) Land $50,900 Building $200,000 | $250,900 (+0.44%) Land $50,900 Building $200,000 |
| 2024 | $1,543.00 (+3.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,488.00 | $249,800 | $249,800 (-0.44%) Land $50,900 Building $198,900 |
| 2021 | $250,900 Land $50,900 Building $200,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 9, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ASHEVILLE serves 157,431 people · EPA ID NC0111010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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